Role: Controls / Software Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Sector: Food - Automation
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000
Owen Daniels Recruitment
has engaged with a key client and an established
Manufacturing
company providing a wide range of services to the food industry, and high-profile clients. Due to team & project growth an opportunity has arisen for a
Controls / Software Engineer
to join on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop control systems within PLC environments, specifically using AB and Siemens platforms.
- Create modular software blocks to safeguard intellectual property and enable rapid deployment.
- Collaborate closely with all departments to play a key role in transitioning new designs from documentation and prototyping to timely production and testing.
- Provide global technical support and maintenance, including documentation and explaining software functionality to customers as needed.
- Adhere to and complete software testing procedures for all designs and equipment before release, recording the types of tests performed (e.g., simulation, R&D machine, or production).
- Consult and provide on-site support during the installation and commissioning phases of projects, ensuring successful and timely completion to meet customer satisfaction.
- Travel globally to commission first-of-series machines and their associated software components.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in controls engineering, with some independent work in the special-purpose machinery or manufacturing sector.
- A background in maintenance is preferred.
- Familiarity with the food and packaging industry is beneficial but not required.
- Proficiency in Rockwell and Siemens PLC software design and programming.
- Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems and software.
- Knowledge of SCADA software, specifically Wonderware and InTouch.
- Competence in HMI software, including Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks.
- Experience with safety PLCs is advantageous.
- Ability to produce technical documentation
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + 8 BH.
- Pension Scheme.
- Working From Home
- Training and Development opportunities.
If you could be interested in the role as a
Controls / Software Engineer
, please apply with your latest CV, Salary expectation and availability as soon as possible. Call
Kieren
at Owen Daniels Recruitment on for further information.